Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 191: Twice in a Lifetime
Note: This week’s podcast was recorded at 10 in the morning as opposed to our more civilized time of 7pm. That means no alcohol. Does it show? iPhone owner? A new study shows 2
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Talking Heads
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 822: The history of nerd rock
nerd: (nərd) n. informal. 1. A foolish of contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. 2. A single-minded expert in a particular technical field. Example: a computer nerd. This is
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Trump Versus Talking Heads
There have been endless mimes featuring The Donald. This one made me laugh and just seemed particularly appropriate here! An excellent raft of Trump heads in a brilliant Talking Heads video! Swedemason, who
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The National Covers Talking Heads – “Heaven” Indeed
Sometimes the most unexpected things can bring you great joy. For me, this qualified! I think it will for you as well! The National covered Talking Heads’ “Heaven,” a highlight from their 1979
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Random Music News for Friday, May 19, 2017
Sorry. Still trying to process the whole Chris Cornell story. Here’s what else is making music news on May 19. The major labels are now making $150 a second from streaming. Meanwhile, Spotify
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RIP Director (Movies, TV, Documentary and Music Videos) Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme, the man who help get David Byrne into that massive suit for the Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense concert film, has died at the age of 73. The cause was apparently esophageal
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The Roland Effect: 8 Songs That Use the Legendary TR-808
You might not have heard his name, but you’ve definitely heard the device he invented. Japanese engineer Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland and creator of the TR-808 drum machine, passed away this weekend.
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Be It Resolved: These Covers Are Better Than the Originals
I’m a big fan of cover versions, especially the cases where the remake is better than the original. Here is my totally subjective list of ten covers that I believe eclipsed the originals.
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What Would an Alt-Rock Version of Desert Trip Look Like?
That there will be another version of Desert Trip next year should be a foregone conclusion. Over two weekends, the sellout gigs held on the same grounds as Coachella brought in an estimated
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The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 760: This History of Indie Rock, Part 1
About ten days ago, I sat in on a talk by producer Steve Lillywhite who went off on a jag about the importance of the independent music scene. “Every musical trend starts with
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Husband-and-Wife Teams in Alternative Rock
[Another list from frequent contributor Adam Morrison. – AC] Here are eight examples of partners in romance (the kind with contracts) that have also worked as musical partners. Please list any more you
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